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Hi Evansville, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A mac & cheese festival, a comic book show, and and an equinox star party + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Discover the city’s WWII legacy: Evansville Wartime Museum bus tours return March 28, taking up to 40 people to 50 WWII sites. Tickets are $20, and the lineup begins at 10:30 a.m. on tour days — get all the tour details.

Investment underscores brand momentum: TaylorMade announced an expansion in Vanderburgh County, adding a warehouse to unite local operations and up to 50 jobs, with state tax credits and fulfillment support for Sun Day Red — get all the details.

Family-friendly spring tradition returns: In Henderson, KY, the drive-thru Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt is underway with 20 eggs at parks and facilities. Entry forms are available. Entries are due March 30, 2026 — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Meet a real Rosie, enjoy free admission
• Get lucky at half-price St. Patty’s bingo
• Thunderbolts battle Rivermen on Superhero Night

💎 This week’s top finds

Weekend reset, anyone? When you need fresh air beyond the backyard, Burdette Park delivers easy walking trails, playgrounds, pickleball courts, a BMX track, and roomy gathering spots, from day shelters to chalets and campsites. Turn a quick stroll into an all-day hang without leaving Evansville.

Pho when you need it: From slurp-worthy rib-eye pho to crisp spring rolls and soul-warming hot pot, Vietnamese Cuisine serves the simple comforts you crave. It’s perfect for a midweek reset or those I-can’t-cook-tonight nights; you’ll leave recharged, satisfied, and cozy every time.

Downtown lunch, sorted: Paninis pressed just right, classic sandwiches or wraps with a side, plus those dangerously good cookies. Just Rennie’s Cafe & Cookie Company nails the quick, no-fuss midday win. Sidewalk seating sets the scene, and the salad conveniently feels like balance for dessert.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍀 Let’s Get Lucky: St. Patty’s Day Bingo @ Pay It Forward Local | Tuesday (3/17) at 3:00 PM – Skip the green-beer circus and test your luck at half-price St. Patty’s bingo, with cash prizes, giveaways, and extra entries when you bring a friend. First come seating, no seat saving, and yes, you might score free bingo for a year.

🌠 Equinox Celebration and Star Party @ Angel Mounds State Historic Site | Friday (3/20) at 4:30 PM – First day of spring in Indy calls for stargazing, not yard work. Celebrate the equinox with telescope views, a walk through Star Lab, and sky stories linking Mississippian culture and the cosmos. Bring a Daisy, Brownie, or Junior, and they can snag Space Science badges.

💥 Southern Indiana Comic Book Show @ Evansville National Guard Armory | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats flipping through long boxes and finding the issue you swore Mom tossed years ago. Twenty dealers from four states are rolling in with comics and related goodies, and admission and parking are free, so bring coffee, curiosity, and your childhood wish list.

👭 Girls Day Out Spring 2026 @ Old National Events Plaza | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a little retail therapy with your favorite Evansville gals when admission is free, the vendors are eclectic, and the door prizes keep coming. Come early to snag a swag bag for the first 100, then browse crafts, boutiques, and direct sales.

🍪 Spring Cookie Decorating Class @ House of Iris Custom Creations (Boonville) | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Trade your errands for a cookie decorating class at House of Iris, the kind of “me time” that ends in snacks. It is $45, advance registration required, call 812-403-0765. Expect royal icing, wobbly piping, and the smug joy of eating your homework.

🧀 Mac & Cheese Festival @ Main Street Food & Beverage | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Evansville’s cheesiest day is serving 30-plus $5 macs, Soul N the Pocket, adult beverages, and People’s Choice showdown. Kids 12 and under are free, so bribe them with ponies, a petting zoo, and bouncy houses while you carb load, then flex at cornhole, eating contest.

🍝 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction Fundraiser @ Full Gospel Mission | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – FGM Youth are serving their 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction fundraiser at Full Gospel Mission, seconds encouraged. Ten bucks gets a plate, kids five and under eat free, and the entertainment is Pastor John vs. Sis. Debbie’s pie grudge match for bragging rights.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Evansville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 72°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 34%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 13 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 33°F – Low: 16°F – Precip: 33%

A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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